Carer Tickets

Where do carers go free? Free carer tickets at UK days out

An essential carer or companion gets in free at 314 of the 351 UK venues we track. Most ask for a paid ticket for the disabled visitor and proof that they need someone with them.

See what proof you need for a carer ticket and every venue's carer ticket compared.

Theme parks where carers go free

Zoos and attractions where carers go free

Arenas where carers go free

Stadiums where carers go free

Concert halls and music venues where carers go free

Theatres where carers go free

Cinema chains where carers go free

Events and festivals where carers go free

Carers, the law and travel

Is there a legal right to a free carer ticket at UK venues?

Government guidance on the Equality Act says service providers must make reasonable changes to how they do things, to their premises and by providing extra aids and services, where disabled customers would otherwise be at a substantial disadvantage. The guidance does not mention free carer or companion tickets, so it does not say venues must offer them.

Do venues have to wait for a disabled person to ask before making adjustments?

No. GOV.UK and the EHRC both say the duty for service providers is anticipatory, so providers should think ahead about barriers disabled people may face rather than waiting for someone to have difficulty. The EHRC adds that this applies even if the provider has no disabled customers at the moment.

Can a venue charge a disabled person for a reasonable adjustment?

No. The EHRC code says the Equality Act stops service providers from making disabled people pay any of the costs of reasonable adjustments, and GOV.UK guidance says the same. The cost to the provider can still be a factor in deciding whether a step is reasonable.

Is it allowed for a venue to give disabled people and their carers special offers?

Yes. The Equality Act code of practice for services presented to Parliament in 2026 says it is not direct discrimination to treat a disabled person more favourably than a non-disabled person. Its example is a museum offering a concessionary fee to disabled people and early entry for disabled people and their carers.

Does the Disabled Persons Railcard give a discount to a carer or companion?

Yes. The railcard gives a third off rail tickets for the holder and one adult companion, with no time restrictions. As at 13 October 2026 the official site lists it at £20 for one year or £54 for three years.

Does the companion on a Disabled Persons Railcard have to be the same person every time?

No, the adult companion can be a different person on each trip. They must travel with the railcard holder for the whole journey to get the discount.

Can I use my Disabled Persons Railcard for a companion if I have a free travel pass?

Not always. The railcard site says that if the holder is travelling free on a concessionary pass, such as a Disabled Persons Freedom Pass, they cannot use the railcard to buy a discounted ticket for their companion.

Can a carer travel free on the bus with a disabled bus pass holder in England?

Only if the local council chooses to offer it. Government guidance on the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme says free travel for a companion of a disabled person is a discretionary extra that councils can fund locally, not part of the national entitlement. Councils also decide whether any extras apply on journeys outside their area.

When can a disabled bus pass be used for free travel in England?

Under the national scheme, eligible pass holders travel free on local buses across England between 9:30am and 11pm on weekdays and all day at weekends and on bank holidays. In London the hours run from 9:30am to 4:30am on weekdays. Councils can choose to offer more than this.

How do I apply for a disabled person's bus pass?

In England you contact your local council, which can tell you who issues disabled bus passes in your area. GOV.UK says you are eligible if you live in England and are eligible disabled, and there are separate schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Do carers get free NHS prescriptions?

Not just for being a carer. The NHS Business Services Authority list of who gets free prescriptions in England does not include carers or Carer's Allowance; it is based on things like age, certain benefits, pregnancy, medical exemption and low income certificates.

Can carers get a free NHS flu vaccine?

Yes. The NHS says you can get a free flu vaccine if you are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or if you receive Carer's Allowance.

Checked against the official sources on 13 October 2026: gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-guidance/disability-quick-start-guide-for-service-providers-html, equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/codes-practice/code-practice-services-public-functions-and-associations/chapter-seven, gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-code-of-practice-for-services-public-functions-and-associations-2026/equality-act-2010-draft-code-of-practice-for-services-public-functions-and-associations-2026, railcard.co.uk/disabled-persons-railcard, gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-travel-concession-authorities-on-the-england-national-concessionary-travel-scheme/guidance-for-travel-concession-authorities-on-the-england-national-concessionary-travel-scheme, gov.uk/apply-for-disabled-bus-pass, nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/free-nhs-prescriptions, nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine.

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